Deputy Fire Chief

About The Role

The Township’s Fire & Emergency Services (OMFES) Department is currently seeking an experienced professional, with the knowledge, skills and abilities to fill the full-time role of Deputy Fire Chief. Reporting to the Director of Fire and Emergency Services/Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief is responsible for the development and review of Operating Procedures/Guidelines, training, equipment, maintenance, procurement, planning and shall oversee and direct the day-to-day management of Volunteer Firefighters, Duty Crew members and fire stations within OMFES.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree or diploma in Public or Business Administration, Management Studies or Fire Protection and Technology. Additionally, the applicant must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a senior officer in a progressive fire department. The successful applicant shall have a thorough and demonstrated knowledge of by-laws and related legislation and regulations as they may apply to the Fire & Emergency Services Department, life cycle costing and fleet management, building construction, Fire Protection and Prevention Act/Ontario Fire Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, Fire Marshal’s Guidelines section 21 for delivery of fire services, firefighting techniques, fire response techniques, rescue operation techniques, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Canadian Standards Association; excellent communication, problem solving, interpersonal and leadership skills are also required.

Current certification in QCP, along with a valid class DZ license with a satisfactory driving record, is mandatory. The successful candidate must be able to provide a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening acceptable to the Township.

Candidates must hold the following certifications:

1. NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level I
2. NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level I

With the following certifications being desirable:

1. NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level II
2. NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator
3. NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector
4. IMS 100
5. IMS 200
6. Basic Emergency Management

The successful applicant must have experience working within a Volunteer Fire Department. In addition, the successful candidate must hold and maintain a primary residence within thirty (30) kilometers of the Township of Oro-Medonte boundaries.

Please refer to the Deputy Fire Chief Job Description for further information.

What We Offer

This management position offers a salary commensurate with experience and education (2026 salary range of $114,688 - $139,404). The Township of Oro-Medonte offers a variety of benefits including an extensive benefit/wellness program including contributions to the OMERS pension plan and professional development for career growth. The Township of Oro-Medonte is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in equity, inclusion, and respect.

Application Deadline

If you are interested in joining our team of dedicated firefighters, we encourage you to submit your application through the Township’s Internal Career Centre or email to [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. on November 10, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.